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Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)
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About

A rules-based, tech‑tilted plan: hold SPY and VGT in uptrends, step into T‑bills and a volatility hedge when markets look overheated, buy tech after sharp selloffs, and favor cash in downtrends unless short‑term signals improve.
NutHow it works
It uses two tools: 1) RSI—a “speedometer” of recent buying/selling (high=overheated, low=washed‑out). 2) Moving averages—simple trend lines. Core: own SPY (S&P 500) + VGT (tech) in uptrends; move to cash (BIL) and a volatility hedge (UVXY) when markets look overheated; buy VGT after sharp selloffs; in downtrends, use PSQ (inverse QQQ) and TLT (Treasuries) as warnings; rare panics trigger a quick SOXL (3× semis) rebound bet.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: Sharpe 1.25 vs 0.89, Calmar 4.55, max drawdown 17.45% vs 18.76%, annualized return 79.35% vs 16.40%. A tech-forward, risk-managed strategy with stronger risk-adjusted growth than the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.360.890.30.54
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
616.19%14.71%0.54%-0.34%0.9
Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)
71,048.19%58.06%-10.95%-9.59%1.79
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$7,114,818.69
Regulatory Fees
$11,744.84
Total Slippage
$81,329.77
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 18, 2025
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, momentum/rsi, trend-following, us equities, tech tilt, volatility hedge, cash management
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 9 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks

FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

"Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)" is currently allocated toSPYandVGT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)" has returned 54.50%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)" is 17.45%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

To invest in "Simple SPY/VGT (58/18)", simply click the Invest button on this page. You'll need to open an account with Composer if you don't have one yet, then you can start investing. Composer will automatically execute the trades for you based on the strategy's rules. Composer also supports trading individual stocks, ETFs, and options.